Category Archives: Stockbroker Discharged

Commonwealth Financial Network, Forgery, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct, Unauthorized Trading

Gerald Eaton-Former Commonwealth Broker Barred from FINRA-Terminated After Allegations of Forgery-Waltham, MA

June 2020- Waltham, MA

The FINRA records of Gerald Allan Eaton  , a former stock broker who was last employed  by  Commonwealth Financial Network , disclose a regulatory event resulting in his bar from the securities industry and a termination.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In November 2019, Eaton was permanently barred from the securities industry by the FINRA  after allegations that Eaton failed to provide documents and information requested by FINRA in connection with its investigation into the reason for  his termination by Commonwealth.

Eaton worked for Commonwealth Financial Network from March of 1995 until October 2019, when he was discharged by Commonwealth who alleged that he had committed forgery and wrongfully taken property.

If you have problems in an account  handled by Gerald Allan Eaton  call for a no charge consultation .

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

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TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Finra Investigation of Stockbroker, Spartan Capital Securities, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct, Unsuitable Investments

Jovannie Aquino-Former Spartan Capital Securities Broker- Is Barred and Discloses Regulatory Events, Customer Disputes and a Termination-New York, NY

June 2020- New York, NY

According to publicly available records Jovannie Aquino (CRD#4876661), a  former stockbroker who last worked for Spartan Capital Securities,  discloses a regulatory event, a civil event, 3 final customer disputes,  1 pending customer dispute and a termination from employment.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In June 2019  Aquino was permanently barred from the securities industry as a result of the following:

In September 2018, the United Sates Securities and Exchange Commission filed case #1:18-cv-08191 in Federal Court in the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York alleging that from December 2015 to November 2017, Aquino engaged in a fraud involving excessive trading in the accounts of his retail customers that generated substantial commissions to enrich himself while his customers experienced significant losses.    Aquino’s fraudulent acts and omissions resulted in approximately $881,000 in losses for customers and $935,000 in ill-gotten gains for Aquino.    He was permanently barred from the securities industry and given a monetary sanction of $75,000 and ordered to pay   disgorgement of  $568,805.

In July 2018, a customer of Aquino’s previous employer, Windsor Street Capital filed case #58-SV-18-327 in Pine County District Court alleged that Aquino was properly served with all the necessary court papers and that he failed to timely respond.   The alleged damages are $171,851.  The case is still pending.

In November 2011, Aquino was discharged from employment from Rockwell Global Capital after allegations that he entered into a written commission agreement with a client without the firm’s knowledge and permission.

Aquino worked with Spartan Capital Securities from November 2017 until September 2018.   Before that he was with Windsor Street Capital, John Carris Investments, John Thomas Financial and Rockwell Global Capital.   

If you had an account with Jovannie Aquino that suffered losses, you may be entitled to collect damages from his prior employer. Call to discuss your options.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Failure to Supervise, SA Stone Wealth Management, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct, Unsuitable Investments

Greg Estes-SA Stone Wealth Mgmt. Broker-Discloses Customer Dispute- San Angelo, TX

June 2020 -San Angelo, TX

The FINRA records of Gregory F.  Estes  , a stockbroker registered with SA Stone Wealth Management disclose a customer dispute.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In 5/2016 a customer of Sterne Agee Financial Services, Inc., filed a complaint alleging that Estes breached his fiduciary duties as financial advisor to the trustee of a trust which petitioner is the beneficiary, resulting in a loss of value.    The case was settled for $95,000.  Estes was personally responsible for $12,500 of that settlement.

Estes has been employed with Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services since 6/2016 and with SA Stone Wealth Management since 6/2012..   Before that he was employed by Synergy Investment Group.

If you have questions about an account handled by Greg Estes call for a no charge consultation with an experienced securities attorney.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

International Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Finra Investigation of Stockbroker, J.P. Morgan Securities, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct

Jesse McGuire- Former J.P. Morgan Broker-Barred by Securities Regulator- Humble, TX

April 2020- Houston, TX

The FINRA records of Jesse O. McGuire, a broker previously employed  by  J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, disclose  a regulatory event resulting in his bar from the securities industry and a termination from employment.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In September 2019, McGuire was permanently barred from the securities industry by the Securities and Exchange Commission after allegations that he refused to appear for on-the-record testimony as requested by FINRA .

McGuire was employed with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank  from April of 2010 to June of 2019 when he was discharged for failure to respond timely to firm inquiries regarding potential reportable events including the status of his Texas Insurance License, in violation of firm policy.

If you have problems in an account  handled by Jesse McGuire call for a no charge consultation .

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

International Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Raymond James, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, StockBroker Misconduct

Anthony Vaccaro, Jr.- Former Raymond James Broker-Discloses Regulatory Event & Termination-Dallas, TX

April 2020-Dallas, TX

According to publicly available records of Anthony F. Vaccaro, Jr. (CRD#3139011) ,  a  former stockbroker who last worked for Raymond James & Associates, Inc.   discloses  a regulatory event and a termination.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In FINRA Case 17-1028, Vaccaro was sued by his former employer Raymond James for failure to repay loans made to him. An arbitration panel found that Vaccaro liable for payment of principal and interest of about $1.75 million. In August of 2019, FINRA  suspended  Vaccaro from the securities industry indefinitely  after finding that he failed to comply with that arbitration.

Vaccaro was employed with Raymond James  from October 2013 until 6/2016 when he was discharged for violating the firm’s gift, client entertainment, third party expense reimbursement and charitable contributions policy by failing to disclose benefits received from an insurance company.       Prior to that he was with Southwest Securities, Inc., and Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.    

If you had an account with Anthony Vaccaro, Jr.   that suffered losses, you may be entitled to collect damages from his prior employer. Call to discuss your options.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870